Pastoral Staff

Bradley W. Quick

Senior Pastor

Brad Quick has been the Sr. Pastor since 1984. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan and a Master of Divinity degree from Grace Theological Seminary. He also earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Baptist Bible Seminary. Pastor Quick's preaching focuses on God's Word and its application to everyday living. He seeks to be simple and direct, as he believes God's Word clearly answers life's problems and challenges. Pastor Quick and his wife Debbie have two children, and five grandchildren.

You can send Pastor Quick e-mail at bquick@firstbaptistelyria.org.

Dave Burman

Associate Pastor, Youth

David Burman coordinates the Youth Ministry of our church. He has been serving as the Youth Pastor since August of 1999. He graduated from Faith Baptist Bible College with a bachelor's degree in the Assistant Pastoral program emphasizing Youth. He and his wife Jennifer were married in May of 1998. They have two sons, and a daughter.

You can send Pastor Burman e-mail at dburmanjr@firstbaptistelyria.org.

Dan Friesner

Associate Pastor, Christian Education & Outreach

Dan Friesner coordinates the ministries of Christian Education and Outreach at First Baptist Church. He has been serving as in this role since September of 1999. He has served as CEd pastor in three previous churches in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. In addition to serving in the churches, he has also served with Accent/Baptist Publications and Shepherds Baptist Ministries. He graduated from Bob Jones University/ICS. Pastor Friesner and his wife Susan have four grown children; five grandsons and one granddaughter.

You can send Pastor Friesner e-mail at dfriesner@firstbaptistelyria.org.

Dan Parker

Associate Pastor, Music & Worship

Dan Parker coordinates the ministries of Music and Worship at First Baptist Church. He began on staff in the summer of 2002 after serving over 19 years in music at a church in Michigan. Previous to that ministry he served at two churches in Indiana in the same capacity. He graduated from Baptist Bible College of Clarks Summit, PA with a bachelor's degree in Sacred Music. Pastor Parker and his wife Bonnie have seven children.

You can send Pastor Parker e-mail at dparker@firstbaptistelyria.org.